Animal
Data and Record Keeping

AZA recognizes that animal data and records
kept by its Accredited Institutions, Certified Related Facilities and Sustainability Partners must be managed effectively and efficiently to ensure
that the species they care for are expertly documented and tracked. To meet
these objectives, AZA manages several Committees
and support various tools which specialize in animal record keeping and
management within and between its accredited institutions.

Animal Record Keeping Software and Reference
Materials

A variety of Animal Record Keeping Software and
Reference Materials have been developed to document and track information
specific to the animals cared for by AZA-accredited zoos and aquariums.
Software programs such as ARKS4, MedARKS, and SPARKS specialize in various
aspects of animal record keeping. Reference DVDs and CD-ROMs also provide a
plethora of pedigree, studbook, and husbandry information.